  | Phrases of the moon : lunar poems Author: Lewis, J. Patrick | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
In this ode to the moon, poems weave together stories people have told for centuries with impressions we all might have had about this mysterious but constant celestial orb.
| Illustrator: | Van Der Linde, Jori |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (10/01/18)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2018 Gr 3–5—Filled with poems and myths about the moon, this collection is a mix of engaging imagery, interesting tidbits, and origin stories, sure to entice many readers. The entries range from the whimsical—how long it would take to drive to the moon?—to haiku about the sounds heard at bedtime. The second half of the book features various myths about the moon from "The Man in the Moon, a German Tale," to "Why There Are Fireflies, a Japanese Myth." The illustrations use an array of purples and blues, highlighting a cool nighttime feeling. Most of the lines follow an ABAB format, but all have a delightful rhythm to them. This is a short, eclectic mix of inspirational tales and poems that could offer many curriculum connections among mythology, poetry, and creative writing. VERDICT A solid purchase for elementary poetry collections.—Molly Dettmann, Norman North High School, OK - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
